Learn how to best support your health based on your TCM constitution!
Fire
curly or thin hair, wide teeth, slightly pointed head, small hands and feet, quick mind, energetic, active
- eat foods that nourish heart yin
- get lots of sleep
- do activities like yoga (NOT hot yoga, not for you!)
- gentle stretching
- sing
Earth
strong muscular legs, slightly bigger abdomen, round face, calm, helpful, easy to get along with
- eat foods that prevent dampness
- take long walks in nature
- introduce lots of variety into your life – different people, foods, experiences
Metal
pale complexion, square face, flat abdomen, strong voice, decisive, keen mind
- avoid hot, spicy foods and coffee
- meditate
- do athletic activities that require a lot of focus and concentration, like martial arts, rock climbing
Water
long spine/back, slightly dark complexion, larger abdomen, big head, sympathetic, laid back, intuitive
- eat foods that nourish kidney yang
- avoid dairy, sugar, fatty, greasy food
- take special interest classes
- make art (of any kind)
Wood
broad shoulders, small head, long face, tall and sinewy body, emotionally intelligent, hard worker, likes to think things over
- choose foods that nourish liver yin
- eat mindfully, in a relaxed environment
- avoid caffeine
- join a team sport
- get lots of sleep
